Queensland deputy premier gains power to break public sector strikes
Queensland's Liberal National Party announced sweeping workplace law changes Wednesday, giving deputy premier Jarrod Bleijie power to break public sector strikes deemed "in the public interest." The conservative government, which has avoided controversy for nearly two years, risks alienating suburban voters critical to its poll lead. Opposition leader Steven Miles compared the proposals to unpopular policies from the Newman.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 14:00 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 14:21 UTC
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